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This chess game between Aleksandr Vasilievich Istomin (2148) and Nikolay Borisovich Grabarchuk (2223) was played at RUS/RC1/Emerald (RUS) in 2018 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Open (B33).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Aleksandr Vasilievich Istomin vs Nikolay Borisovich Grabarchuk?
Aleksandr Vasilievich Istomin vs Nikolay Borisovich Grabarchuk (2018) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Aleksandr Vasilievich Istomin vs Nikolay Borisovich Grabarchuk?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Open (ECO B33).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Aleksandr Vasilievich Istomin vs Nikolay Borisovich Grabarchuk, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.